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Padres' Waldron Has Surgery for Rear Infection

San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron underwent surgery for an infection in his rear end, the team announced Thursday. The 29-year-old knuckleballer has faced multiple injuries in recent months.

Waldron, who struggled with injuries throughout last season, had been dealing with the recent infection that required surgical intervention. The right-hander made only one start in June before finishing the season in Triple-A following an oblique issue during spring training.